The South Alabama Jaguars enjoyed themselves last Saturday during a Homecoming victory. Not only did USA clip Kent State 38-21, snapping a two game skid and never trailed on the scoreboard. Unlike any other game this year, the Jags were able to relax in the final minutes and savor the 17-point victory. That is something the young and quickly-maturing South Alabama team could get used to repeating. The Jags have the chance to win their fourth game of the year as they travel to San Marcos, Texas, to take on Dennis Franchione-coached Texas State (4-3) Saturday in a Sun Belt showdown. The Bobcats are coming off a 24-17 victory over Georgia State. Against Kent State, the USA offense flexed its muscles amassing nearly 500 yards - 257 yards rushing, 224 passing -- while controlling the pigskin for nearly 35 minutes. Another key statistic is zero turnovers in the win. The fans of USA have made it a habit of biting their fingernails with the first five games being decided in the final minutes; three losses by a total of only nine points. The Jags' setbacks have come against Southern Utah (22-21), University of Tennessee (31-24) and Sun Belt conference rival Troy (34-33). The Jaguars could easily be undefeated. Against the Golden Flashes, USA quarterback Ross Metheny connected on 16-of-23 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown. Jay Jones rushed for a season high 99 yards on 13 carries while Cris Dinham added 67 yards on a dozen carries. Next week, South Alabama tangles with Arkansas State in the Hall of Fame game in Mobile.